NewbRVator
Well Known Member
Careful, the flap gods might be listening . . .
Oh no know he’s gone in done it....
Did he really say that, shoot.....
Careful, the flap gods might be listening . . .
Same here. I like lifting them during roll out to keep the nose up longer. See no need to put them down again. If I didn't trust a passenger enough not to step on them, they wouldn't be invited in for the ride.
Larry
What has your experience been for you to conclude that by lifting the flaps on roll out, the nose stays up longer?
Conventional flying wisdom says don't touch anything on the runway...
Flaps up before start; Flaps one notch before takeoff; Flaps up after obstacle clearance; Flaps down on approach; Flaps up after touchdown; Flaps down after engine shutdown.
Never a flap failure in the RV in over 27 years.
I would agree with you if there was a gear retract switch on the panel (though I guess it is good to use standardized procedures across all models of aircraft flown).
The beauty of MANUAL flaps.
Can the flaps not be stepped on without damage?
George
The beauty of MANUAL flaps.
So, headset on or off for engine start?
G
So, headset on or off for engine start?
G
Ok, how about strobes (ACL) on or off outside the runway environment?
We must all be really bored these days!
So, headset on or off for engine start?
G
Robinson Helicopters recommend removing one ear momentarily after engine start to listen for unusual noises.. main transmission gears, bearings etc... Probably not a bad idea.
How does removing an ear make it easier to hear? (Though I admit those helicopter guys probably have no problem removing body parts with those dangerous swing-wings... )
If you leave your flaps down (at least on the six) try this first.....
With the flaps full down, give them a firm push like as if your leg pressed against the flap as you were admiring the panel.
Flaps not properly adjusted will pop out from under the wing skin, and if left that way, will be damaged by retracting the electric flaps.
With manual flaps, you can feel the bind and avoid any damage.
Some BIG kids (40 year olds...) can't read or understand NO STEP decals either...
You guys with your ‘lectric flaps...... with manual flaps - flaps up/flaps down/flaps up/flaps down - takes less than a second each way, I’ve timed it. I don’t have to turn anything on, it never fails, unless I’m dead - and then I don’t care. When I’m parked overnight on a windy ramp - flaps up - takes less than a second. When boarding a grandkid for an amazing flight - flaps down - takes less than a second. What’s not to like about this system?